Water bills dispute over courtesy to real estate agents
Wescott & Wilcox, real estate brokers, allege water bills were sent without notice to agents, causing shutoffs for tenants. Engineer Commissioner Wallace rejects claims, says office acts promptly and not obligated to extend payments. Commissioner Morrow announces reforms to improve bill delivery and payment timelines, while reaffirming agents receive courtesy notices.
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Wescott & Wilcox
Commanioner
Wallace
Worcott & Wilcox
Mr. Wallace
Mesers. Westcott & Wilcox
Morrow
Ree 2
Water Department
Playground finals set with banners and medals at Van Ness Park
Preliminary playground contests close. Final at 3 10 p m Sept at Van Ness Park. Events include tetherball indoor tall and Longhall. Scores list Led by Rosedale Virginia avenue Towers Ludlow Neighborhood House and Delaware avenues with various totals. Championships counted for finals with top schools advancing to final tournament.
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van Ness Park
Neversiories
Ludlow
Virginia Avenue
Rosedale
Jefferson Schoole
Jonghall
Jefferson
Progress City
Rosedale Playground
North Capitol
Prgress City
Towers School
Gimart
Drainage Conditions At Naval Observatory At Issue
Commissioners announce the Navy Department will be notified of alleged unsanitary drainage at the Naval Observatory. Health officer cites violation of public sewer rules as sewage pipes reportedly discharge into a stream feeding Rack Creek, causing odors.
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St Naval Observatory
Navy Department
Naval Observatory
Jawa
Observatory
Rack
Suit for Wreck Services Seeks 6361 From Railroad
Dr. Harrison Crook, backed by Wilton Lambert and Edward McLean, filed in the District Supreme Court seeking 6361 from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for professional services to victims of the Terra Cotta wreck of December 30, 1908. He states he treated Mrs Anna M Moore, Mrs Branda Coaly, Clinton M Moore, Joseph Kunto Jr, and Raymond J Coaly, with ongoing care and consulting physicians as needed. The suit alleges the railroad refused to settle the medical charges while settling other damages with the patients.
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Harrison Crook
B_ street
Northwest
Wilton
Lambert
Edward McLean
District Supreme Court
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Crook
Cotta
Anna M. Moore
Blancha Cooly
Clinton ML. Moore
Joseph Kunto, Jr
Raymond J. Cooly
Anna
M. Moore
Branda Coaly
Clinton M. Mozra
Jr. Crook
War Department trims aqueduct and bridge funds for 1908
The War Department presents appropriations estimates for the Washington aqueduct filtration plant and Potomac bridge for the year ending June 30, 1908 totaling 168,610 dollars, a reduction of 1,790 from last year. Details include 65,610 for filtration, 5,000 for the aqueduct, and 109,000 for the bridge with measures for emergencies and improved water supply.
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War Department
Washington Aqueduct
Potomac
Mackenzie
IU BA
Adjt
Ainmworth
Gen
Great Falla
Gen. Mackenzie
Washington City
District Held Not Liable in Patrol Wagon Case
Acting Corporation Counsel Henry F Bleir submitted an opinion on a personal injury claim by 13 year old Harry Tolatot who was struck by a patrol wagon. The district is not legally liable despite minor injuries. Inspector Bradshaw of the engineer department will be kept pending action until a formal suit begins. hospital doctor says no permanent injury.
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Wonera
Hoy Hart
Henry F. Bleir
David Tolatot
Harry
Buyr
Nepers
Bradshaw
Engineer Department
Commisasance Wert
Justices OF Peace
Six Justices of the Peace Seek 24000 for Next Fiscal Year
A district report requests 24000 for the upcoming fiscal year ending June 10, 1908. Of the total, 1800 funds salaries for six justices of the peace and 1.00 for office expenses per official. District auditor notes deposits from justices totaled 98250.45 for year ending June 30, 1907.
Temporary Surgeon Appointed for Police and Fire Departments
Dr. Charles M. Emmons of 1190 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast was named to the police and fire surgeons board to replace Dr. Bureh. The appointment takes effect September 1 and lasts until the September 16 exam results determine eligibility for permanent appointment on the board.
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Fre
Charles M. Emmons
Pennsylvania Avenue
Card of Police
Bureh
Emmons
Bre
Oae
Handbook Case Postponed in District Court
Ead ward A. Greeh's book operation case was continued yesterday at the request of Assistant United States Attorney Turner to allow the government more time to prepare evidence. Green, represented by Malcolm Huftty, posted a $1000 bond and will face a hearing next Thursday.
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Kawarl A. Green
United States
Turner
Eadward A. Greeh
Green
Malcolm Huftty
False Pretense Charge Dismissed in Police Court
Hugh Clements faced accusations from Charles Cathcart that he obtained funds through false pretenses by claiming to be a deputy sheriff of Montgomery County Maryland and threatening Cathcart to travel to Rockville as a witness in a liquor case. Judge Mutowny dismissed the charges yesterday. Meat Delicious Ice Cream and Velvet Kind appear in the surrounding text but are not part of the case facts.
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Clements
Hugh Clements
Charles Cathcart
Mutowny
Montgomery County
Cathcart
Rockville
Thera
Remains Go to Canada for Burial of War Department Employee
The body of Thomas RB Buxton, a War Department employee and veteran, will be shipped to St Johns New Brunswick for interment. Mrs Buxton, who returned to Washington before his death, will accompany the remains on the journey, with burial to take place in his native soil.
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Thomas RB Buxton
War Department
Garfleid Hospital
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Tris
Hay
Newark
West Opposes Speed Exemption for Doctors
Commissioner West rejects Major Sylvester's call to exempt physicians from speeding laws. He favors police discretion in arrests for speeding, noting only bona fide life saving cases should be allowed to exceed limits. Doctors would still need to provide name and address to the officer.
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Mr. West
Maj. Sylvester
Three Held for Grand Jury in Catholic University Theft
Charged with breaking into the residence of William C Robbesn at 7 Batreet Northwest the three men Huntersmith Berry P Wilson and John Gham were arraigned before Judge Mullowny in the Pollen Court yesterday. They are held for grand jury action with bonds of 1500 each. About 31400 worth of clothing jewelry furniture were stolen and partially destroyed. The goods were peddled in Baltimore Romlyn and nearby suburbs.
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Berry P. Wilson
John Gham
Mullowny
Pollen Court
William C. Robbesn
Jean
Batreet Northwest
Haltimore
Romlyn
Subur
Mary A Alexander appeals condemnation of insanitary buildings
Mrs Mary A Alexander owner of two story frame houses on New Hampshire avenue between Land M stre yesterday brought suit against Capt William Kelly assistant engineer commissioner Snowden Ash ford Building Inspector and Dr William Woodward health officer members of the District board for the condemnation of insanitary buildings. She denies the buildings have deteriorated and asks the court to set aside the board order.
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Insanitary Building Board
Mary A. Alexander
New Hampshire Avenue
Wiliam Kelly
Snowden Ashford
William ©. Woodward
District Board
Mca
Alexander
Brownson and Navy Official Travel As Oyster Bay Plans Shaped
Admiral Brownson, Acting Secretary of the Navy, travels from Washington to Oyster Bay to confer with the President on key department matters. If feasible, he may then take several weeks in the Rocky Mountains for vacation, as public business allows. A separate note highlights a new patent by William Kurlz Browne for a nonrefillable bottle with bottom-origin flow and neck valve, aiming for practical, cheap manufacture. Browne, age eighteen, is son of John C. Browne of Lynchburg and Mrs. Lillian Browne of this city.
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Oyster Bay
Admiral Brownson
Washington
Rocky Mountains
William Kurlz Browne
New York Avenue
Guidain
Young Browne
John C. Browns
Lynchburg
Lillian MW. Browne
Franz
F Bot
Local Stove and Lamp Ad From Moddiman Co
An OCR fragment advertises Cook Stoves and Cottage Lamps from Moddiman & Co of Gif with a two million quantity note. The text also mentions a beer brand and a vague seller message with additional garbled phrases. Names and precise items remain unclear due to damaged text.
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CL A. Moddiman & Co
First Division Wi Participate in Target Practice Today
The First Division of the District Naval Battalion under Lieut John Doyle Carmody reached Norfolk last night for summer cruise. Thirty men and four officers will participate in target practices starting today as they cruise toward Newport News with crews to be taken aboard on arrival.
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District Naval Battalion
John Doyle Carmody
Norfolk
Hi. Mittendorf
F. S. Duraton
PB. A. Hy Vereit
Washington
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